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Two bowls of hearty vegetable soup recipes, filled with beans, vegetables, pasta, and topped with grated cheese.

Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup

This hearty vegetable bean soup is a comforting and nourishing meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with vegetables, beans, and whole wheat pasta, making it a satisfying and healthy option. Plus, it's great for making ahead!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
For Serving
  • 11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil and butter until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the whole wheat elbow macaroni. Cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes, or until the macaroni and vegetables are tender.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. You can also freeze portions of this soup for longer storage.

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